DOCSLIB.ORG

Mountains, and the Stone

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Mountains, and the Stone May 23, 2013 Vol. 190, No. 15 www.adventistreview.org May 23, 2013 major changes for Adventist media center 8 Above All else 14 Good for nothing 26 Ziggurats, Mountains, and the Stone An Ancient prophecy And the heArt of mission “Behold, I come quickly . .” Our mission is to uplift Jesus Christ by presenting stories of His matchless love, news of His present workings, help for knowing Him better, and hope in His soon return. 18 14 11 6 COVER FEATURE ARTICLES DEPARTMENTS EDITORIALS 18 Ziggurats, Mountains, 14 Above All Else 4 Letters 6 marK a. Kellner and the Stone rachel lemons Battle Creek’s Gerald a. KlinGbeil Long Shadow A glimpse of what it 7 Page 7 A prophetic snapshot means to be devoted that reveals a lot 8 World News & 7 Gina Wahlen Perspectives Beyond the Basics 2 2 A Call to Service ellen G. White 13 Give & Take We have responsibilities, but we also have gifts. 17 Transformation Tips 24 A Day to Remember 2 8 Ask the Doctors helGa Pedzy Some things are just 2 9 Dateline Moscow impossible to forget. 3 0 Etc. 26 Good for Nothing 31 Reflections NExT W EEk iN Josette P. stevens-lassen Adventist world ON THE COVER It’s amazing what some Unity in Diversity people consider valuable. The image of Daniel 2 still What happens when young captivates and still of- adults from around the fers a message of hope. world live in New York City Illustration by Steve Creitz to serve God for one year? Publisher General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists®, Executive Publisher Bill Knott, Associate Publisher Claude Richli, Publishing Board: Ted N. C. Wilson, chair; Benjamin D. Schoun, vice chair; Bill Knott, secretary; Lisa Beardsley-Hardy; Daniel R. Jackson; Robert Lemon; Geoffrey Mbwana; G. T. Ng; Daisy Orion; Juan Prestol; Michael Ryan; Ella Simmons; Mark Thomas; Karnik Doukmetzian, legal adviser. Editor Bill Knott, Associate Editors Lael Caesar, Gerald A. Klingbeil, Coordinating Editor Stephen Chavez, Online Editor Carlos Medley, Features Editor Sandra Blackmer, Young Adult Editor Kimberly Luste Maran, Kidsview Editor Wilona Karimabadi, News Editor Mark A. Kellner, Operations Manager Merle Poirier, Financial Manager Rachel Child, Editorial Assistant Marvene Thorpe-Baptiste, Assistant to the Editor Gina Wahlen, Quality Assurance/Social Media Coordinator Jean Boonstra, Marketing Director Claude Richli, Editor-at-Large Mark A. Finley, Senior Advisor E. Edward Zinke, Art Director Bryan Gray, Design Daniel Añez, Desktop Technician Fred Wuerstlin, Ad Sales Glen Gohlke, Subscriber Services Steve Hanson. To Writers: Writer’s guidelines are available at the adventist review Web site: www.adventistreview.org and click “About the Review.” For a printed copy, send a self-addressed en- velope to: Writer’s Guidelines, adventist review, 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904-6600. E-mail: [email protected]. Web site: www.adventistreview.org.Postmaster: Send address changes to adventist review, 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740-7301. Unless otherwise noted, Bible texts in this issue are from theh oly bible, new international version. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Unless otherwise noted, all photos are © Thinkstock 2013.The Adventist review (iSSN 0161- 1119), published since 1849, is the general paper of the Seventh-day Adventist® Church. it is published by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists® and is printed 36 times a year on the second, third, and fourth Thursdays of each month by the Review and Herald® Publishing Association, 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Periodical postage paid at Hagerstown, MD 21740. Copyright © 2013, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists®. PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. Vol. 190, No. 15 Subscriptions: Thirty-six issues of the weekly adventist review, US$36.95 plus US$28.50 postage outside North America. Single copy US$3.00. To order, send your name, address, and payment to adventist review subscription desk, Box 1119, Hagerstown, MD 21741-1119. Orders can also be placed at Adventist Book Centers. Prices subject to change. Address changes: [email protected]. OR call 1-800-456-3991, or 301-393-3257. Subscription queries: [email protected]. OR call 1-800-456-3991, or 301-393-3257. www.AdventistReview.org | May 23, 2013 | (451) 3 age of 21. If God had not taken ROberta Hudson me in, I would have been Strachan destroyed many years ago. South Bend, Indiana inbox But somewhere, somehow, LetterS FroM our readers the kind and loving God Wrong Message became a fire-breathing Given? 3 5, 201 April 2 Vol. 190, No. 12 monster to me, and I prac- We love receiving the » April 25, 2013 www.adventistreview.org ticed my religion on auto- Review and have subscribed Adventist Youth March 9 Against Violence Human Suffering 14 and Creation 22 More Than You Asked For the originator of evil, Satan, pilot for a very long time. to it for many years, but I and his cohort of demons are Baker’s use of Paul’s victo- have some concern about the In the Kitchen irrational beings. Nonsensi- rious life as taken from Holy message conveyed by the With Helen cal behavior is a hallmark of Scripture is commendable, cover of the March 21, 2013, TAriAn Vege S Food goe AM MAinSTre demented individuals, and but however correct and edition. The caption under insanity is a legally valid appropriate those verses are, the picture says, “People defense in human justice. they don’t have any “skin” on leave the Adventist church” Helen’s Kitchen Satan’s rebellion began them. The skin I refer to is “because they’ve changed » I thoroughly enjoyed with his challenge of God’s 12-step programs. I began their beliefs.” I thought Wilona Karimabadi’s cover fairness, when he was not attending regularly in 1994. about the many hands just article about Helen Moore accorded identical privileges At that time the only thing my particular issue goes (“In the Kitchen With Helen,” to Jesus. While his behavior, left of that 21-year-old young through until it reaches my Apr. 25, 2013), and will look casting aspersion on the woman was a shell, a very mailbox, to say nothing of for her products next time Lord and bringing suffering thick one. the thousands of other mail- I’m shopping at Sprouts. and death to countless At first the members boxes that received this same Since Moore is no longer humans, is unspeakably evil, would say to me: “We’re issue. I thought of the many producing and selling her it is completely consistent going to love you until you pieces of “literature” we all tofu steaks, it would be very with his character. It’s a can love yourself.” Quite have distributed door to much appreciated if she rational means to under- frankly, I didn’t believe a door, telling the world about would share the recipe. They mine God’s kingdom. The word of it. They kept saying a loving Savior and the true sound wonderful. great controversy between it to me knowing that if I biblical message for these Arteen WOOD Christ and Satan is a battle of kept “coming back,” I would last days as it is found in the Escondido, California ideas as demonstrated by the learn how to love myself. Adventist Church. In one dialogue between the antag- These 12-step meetings sweeping moment a message » What a nice surprise to see onists during Christ’s temp- are usually held in church is sent to the employees of Helen Moore’s picture on the tation in the wilderness. basements (non-Adventist). the USPS as they deliver our cover of the Review! The suffering and death of [The Adventist Church has mail that “more and more” Remembering her and innocent children is one of organized a 12-step program of us no longer believe what Tony from days of yore (sans the many indicators of how called Regeneration. I have we have been preaching. Per- children) in So. Lancaster, far we find ourselves from attended a few of these meet- haps we all need to be more Massachusetts, and to see the Edenic ideal our Creator ings in Takoma Park, Mary- conscious of how easy it is their faithfulness through intended for us. land.] In the “outside” for words to convey the the years—and their contri- George Javor 12-step fellowship I’ve come wrong message, even on a butions to the faith—is New Leipzig, North Dakota to know God through Jesus. magazine cover. inspiring. He is kind, compassionate, JUNE LOOR May many find their way Dealing With and lovable. This Jesus is the Hendersonville, North to good health through her Disappointments very same Jesus who cared Carolina witness via food! » The message I received enough for me to spare my MARLENE SMITH from Delbert Baker’s “Deal- life by bringing me into the beyond belief Naples, Florida ing With Disappointment” Adventist Church. » I was particularly inter- (Mar. 28, 2013) is this: pull We have a saying in our ested in the article by Andy It Makes No Sense yourself up by your own fellowship: Religion is for Nash entitled “Beyond » If evil is nonsensical, as bootstraps! people who are afraid they Belief” (Mar. 21). From my Clifford Goldstein suggests By some miracle God led me are going to hell. Spirituality observations, I believe that if in “It Makes No Sense” (Apr. to the Adventist Church at the is for people who have we can find the way to keep 18, 2013), then it follows that already been there. people happy in the Ad- 4 (452) | www.AdventistReview.org | May 23, 2013 H 21, 2013 MARC Vol.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Black Adventism in North America
    Andrews University Digital Commons @ Andrews University Faculty Publications 2021 Black Adventism in North America Trevor O'Reggio Andrews University, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/pubs Part of the Christian Denominations and Sects Commons Recommended Citation O'Reggio, Trevor, "Black Adventism in North America" (2021). Faculty Publications. 2257. https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/pubs/2257 This Presentation is brought to you for free and open access by Digital Commons @ Andrews University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Faculty Publications by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Andrews University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Black Adventism in North America DR. TREVOR O’REGGIO MLK NOTHING IN THE WORLD IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN SINCERE IGNORANCE AND CONSCIENTIOUS STUPIDITY IDA B WELLS THE WAY TO RIGHT WRONGS IS TO TURN THE LIGHT OF TRUTH UPON THEM Origin Myths of America Christopher discovered America Puritans escaping persecution/to evangelize the Natives Jamestown 1607/Plymouth 1619 Great open land-no inhabitants Providence gave this land to our forefathers. Colonial, Revolutionary, Modern Foundations of the American Nation Military conquest and theft of Native land Native driven off their land-savages, pagans Massive infusion of African labor to build America Treated as chattel-animals-degraded- dehumanized Take over of Mexican territory- half million square miles 1836-Texas, Southwest 1848- Hidalgo Treaty 1893 overthrow of Hawaiian Queen 1898-Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines, Guam Major Turning Points in African American History 1619 - FIRST BLACK INDENTURED SERVANTS LANDED AT JAMESTOWN, VIRGINIA.-LABOR SHORTAGE FOR TOBACCO CULTIVATION. NATIVE LABOR INADEQUATE SLAVERY-NEW INSTITUTION FOR ENGLISH SETTLERS.
    [Show full text]
  • Southwest Bahia Mission Facade, 2019
    Southwest Bahia Mission facade, 2019. Photo courtesy of Nesias Joaquim dos Santos. Southwest Bahia Mission NESIAS JOAQUIM DOS SANTOS Nesias Joaquim dos Santos The Southwest Bahia Mission (SWBA) is an administrative unit of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) located in the East Brazil Union Mission. Its headquarters is in Juracy Magalhães Street, no. 3110, zip code 45023-490, district of Morada dos Pássaros II, in the city of Vitoria da Conquista, in Bahia State, Brazil.1 The city of Vitória da Conquista, where the administrative headquarters is located, is also called the southwestern capital of Bahia since it is one of the largest cities in Bahia State. With the largest geographical area among the five SDA administrative units in the State of Bahia, SWBA operates in 166 municipalities.2 The population of this region is 3,943,982 inhabitants3 in a territory of 99,861,370 sq. mi. (258,639,761 km²).4 The mission oversees 42 pastoral districts with 34,044 members meeting in 174 organized churches and 259 companies. Thus, the average is one Adventist per 116 inhabitants.5 SWBA manages five schools. These are: Escola Adventista de Itapetinga (Itapetinga Adventist School) in the city of Itapetinga with 119 students; Colégio Adventista de Itapetinga (Itapetinga Adventist Academy), also in Itapetinga, with 374 students; Escola Adventista de Jequié (Jequié Adventist School) with 336 students; Colégio Adventista de Barreiras (Barreiras Adventist Academy) in Barreiras with 301 students; and Conquistense Adventist Academy with 903 students. The total student population is 2,033.6 Over the 11 years of its existence, God has blessed this mission in the fulfillment of its purpose, that is, the preaching of the gospel to all the inhabitants in the mission’s territory.
    [Show full text]
  • Seventh-Day Adventism, Doctrinal Statements, and Unity
    Journal of the Adventist Theological Society, 27/1-2 (2016): 98-116. Article copyright © 2016 by Michael W. Campbell. Seventh-day Adventism, Doctrinal Statements, and Unity Michael W. Campbell Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies Cavite, Philippines 1. Introduction “All Christians engage in confessional synthesis,” wrote theologian Carl R. Trueman.1 Some religious groups adhere to a public confession of faith as subject to public scrutiny whereas others are immune to such scrutiny. Early Seventh-day Adventists, with strong ties to the Christian Connexion, feared lest the creation of a statement of beliefs so that some at some point may disagree with that statement may at some point be excluded.2 Another danger was that statements of belief might be used to present making new discoveries from Scripture, or afterward a new truth might be stifled by appealing to the authority of an already established creed. From the perspective of early Sabbatarian Adventists, some remembered the time when during the Millerite revival that statements of belief were used to exclude them from church fellowship.3 These fears were aptly expressed during the earliest organizational developments in 1861 of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. According to denominational co-founder, James White: “making a creed is setting the stakes, and barring up the way to all future advancement. The Bible is 1 Carl R. Trueman, The Creedal Imperative (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2012), 21. 2 Bert B. Haloviak, “Heritage of Freedom,” unpublished manuscript, 2. 3 George R. Knight, A Search for Identity: The Development of Seventh-day Adventist Beliefs (Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald, 2000), 21-24.
    [Show full text]
  • Supreme Court Considers Federal Funding Of
    LA SIERRA UNIVERSITY, RIVERSIDE Serving the LSU community since 1922 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2003 [email protected] IN THIS ISSUE... Page 2 Supreme Court Considers Federal Are you a good patient? Funding of Religious Institutions Page 3 By Sapna Sharma It was just a few weeks ago that protection under the law. The colleges and universities. The Clay is a better idol the Supreme Court came back student took the case to the Dis- California State Legislature has into session, to many of us that is trict Court, which stated that the been bandying about the idea Page 4 no big deal. Among the issues be- student was not denied his First of not allowing public schools ing debated this term are national Amendment rights. He appealed to employ teachers that earned Mrs. Jodi Cahill security, campaign finance, and to the 9lh Circuit Court of Ap- their degrees and credentials religion. One of the major cases peals and they ruled that in fact from religious universities. The regarding religion, this session is his rights were violated and that reasoning behind the argument from the state of Washington, and any student should be allowed to of those in favor of excluding concerns a college freshman who pursue their academic endeavor graduates of church run colleges SALSUNW.nl ou.O-1*- •! !• >J was majoring in theology. of choice. and universities is that teachers Students studying theology is The Defendant moved to re- from religious institutions may http://salsu.lasierra.edu certainly nothing new at LSU, hear the case, but the motion was incorporate their own beliefs into but when this student applied denied.
    [Show full text]
  • Adventist Review
    Adventist Review General Organ of t'e Seve^t"-cay Aovet,t st Csrcht June 24, 1982 "All things through Christ" Page 3 Thy will be done Page 4 CRBF ministering to the handicapped Page 16 Index Page 27 "Fear churned within me as 1 learned that our oldest son was in the emergency room, having just been involved in a motorcycle accident." See "Thy Will Be Done," page 4. THIS WEEK Adventist Review MUM Published continuously since 1849 EDITOR Kenneth H. Wood ASSOCIATE EDITOR William G. Johnsson ASSISTANT EDITORS Jocelyn R. Fay, Aileen Andres Sox ASSISTANT TO THE EDITOR Eugene F. Durand William Johnsson first pre- prophecy, direction; congrega- 1975-1980; Larry Lewis, cur- sented his series of editorials tion, body; and love, antifreeze. rent president. ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY "The Essence of Adventism" Atlantic Union College Bible credits: Texts credited Corinne Russ (concluding editorial, p. 12) as recently celebrated its centen- to R.S.V. are from the Revised EDITORIAL SECRETARIES a sermon at Sligo Seventh-day nial (p. 19). In this historic Standard Version of the Bible, Chitra Bamabas, Ginger Church Adventist church, Takoma photograph, taken during the copyrighted 1946, 1952 © ART Park, Maryland. Intrigued by festivities, six former college 1971, 1973. Texts credited to Director, Byron Steele his use of an automobile as a presidents pose with the current N.I. V. are from The Holy Bible: Designer, G. W. Busch symbol for the church, one president and the chairman of New International Version. CONSULTING EDITORS person took the analogy further the Centennial Commission, Copyright © 1978 by the New Neal C.
    [Show full text]
  • 2004, V181, Jul-Dec Author Index Adams, Roy
    Adventist Review: 2004, v181, Jul-Dec Author Index Adams, Roy Derelict not to try. (Editorial). Jul [1], p6(966). Devaluing human life. (Editorial). Oct 21, p5(1541). I felt God's hand. (Editorial). Sep 9, p5(1333). It's probably happening. (Editorial). Aug 12, p5(1189). Mary and other expectations. (Editorial). Dec 23, p5(1861). The pursuit of happiness. (Editorial). Nov 11, p5(1653). Remember Grenada — and Ivan the terrible? (Cover story). Nov 11, p22-26(1670-1674). They encouraged me. (Devotional). Nov 25, p24-26(1736-1738). They'll be home for Christmas. (Editorial). Dec [2], p6(1750). He said no to Her Majesty. (Cover story). Dec 9, p8-13(1800-1805). Allen, Lahai T. A bug's life. (Guest editorial). Aug 19, p6(1222). Little is much. (Guest editorial). Jul 8, p6(1014). Amador, Maribel Made to order. (What has He done for you lately?). Dec [2], p36-37(1780-1781). Baker, Benjamin Front porch standoff. (Touched by the Spirit). Oct [7], P12-13(1468-1469). Bediako, Matthew A. Questions people ask. (Countdown to St. Louis). Oct [7], p11(1467). Bietz, Gordon White-collar thieves. (Lifestyle). Dec 23, p14-16(1870-1872). Black, Larry D. Disruptive winds. (Devotional). Oct 28, p24-26(1592-1594). Blackmer, Sandra It's a matter of respect. (Editorial). Oct 14, p6(1510). Small acts of courage. (Editorial). Jul 22, p6(1078). Blood, Juli Hindsight is 20/20. (Reflections). Sep 23, p31(1423). Boggs, Heidi Finding the perfect route. (Devotional). Jul 15, p14-15(1054-1056). Bolotnikov, Alexander United in the fellowship of faith.
    [Show full text]
  • If the Lights Go out LETTERS
    February 25, 1999 AnchorPoints If the Lights Go Out LETTERS The Sabbath Trail “The 27 fundamental beliefs are not coming to the house, they saw the child Thank you for Bill Knott’s wonderful an attempt to express opinions . , with his mother Mary, and they bowed article on the Sabbath but facts.” The 27 beliefs are, in truth, down and worshiped him” (NIV). Trail (“A Witness in beliefs; they are not facts. Facts are the Stones,” Dec. 24 objective reality, and they are not by —Donald J. Keeler AnchorPoints nature “polemical,” as Goldstein states. NAPA, CALIFORNIA Edition) and for the People do not debate facts; they debate attention it is bringing the implications they see related to to the Washington what facts are available. The mention of Jesus’ birth in a Web page. While “filthy” stable was annoying to us. Our working on the trail the better part of —Ron Corson dads were farmers all of their lives. six weeks this past summer, we met CLARKSTON, WASHINGTON The barns and stables were always many people walking the trail—the kept clean, with fresh straw, sweet- enthusiastic response was exciting to see. smelling hay in the manger, and a Several visitors indicated that they The Birth of Jesus generous scoop of grist or grain for a would come back and bring their friends. In “At First Glance” (Dec. 24) Myrna treat. The manure pile was outside of One non-Adventist family of four found Tetz follows what many have done in the barn or stable. The barn or stable the trail from surfing the Internet.
    [Show full text]
  • This Summer Insan Antonio
    MARCH 19, 2015 Vol. 192, No. 8 www.adventistreview.org March 19, 2015 Adventists Praised in Rwanda 10 Conspiracy Theories 22 Angels in the Bedroom 26 This Summer in San Antonio IF MEETINGS ARE NOT YOUR THING, THERE’S STILL LOTS TO DO AT A GENERAL CONFERENCE SESSION. Head SUBHEAD It’s what we’re waiting for. www.adventistreview.org Like us on Facebook “Behold, I come quickly . .” Our mission is to uplift Jesus Christ by presenting stories of His matchless love, news of His present workings, help for knowing Him better, and hope in His soon return. 14 22 9 6 COVER FEATURE ARTICLES DEPARTMENTS EDITORIALS 14 This Summer in 18 Gospel Order 4 Letters 6 LAEL CAESAR San Antonio HALVARD B. THOMSEN Kicking Against WILONA KARIMABADI the Goads The church works best 7 Page 7 A General Conference when it works together. session is part family 8 World News & 7 E. EDWARD ZINKE Perspectives The Eyes of the Lord reunion, part business 2 2 Conspiracy Theories meeting, part revival. It ALEJANDRO MEDINA VILLARREAL is not to be missed. 13 Give & Take Have you heard the one about the Jesuits? 21 Cliff’s Edge 2 6 Angels in the Bedroom 2 9 Back to Basics JOHN S. NIXON Sex is an important part of 3 0 Etc. the marriage relationship. 31 Reflections NEXT WEEK ON THE COVER Splitting the Urgent Darkness Every Adventist should at- Christ’s resurrection makes tend at least one General all the difference; always Conference session. has, always will. Publisher General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists®, Executive Publisher Bill Knott, Associate Publisher Claude Richli, Publishing Board: Ted N.
    [Show full text]
  • Uplifting a Recent Creation (Faith & Science Update)
    Perspective Digest Volume 15 Issue 4 Fall Article 5 2010 Uplifting a Recent Creation (Faith & Science Update) John T. Baldwin Andrews University, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/pd Part of the Biblical Studies Commons, and the Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion Commons Recommended Citation Baldwin, John T. (2010) "Uplifting a Recent Creation (Faith & Science Update)," Perspective Digest: Vol. 15 : Iss. 4 , Article 5. Available at: https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/pd/vol15/iss4/5 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Adventist Theological Society at Digital Commons @ Andrews University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Perspective Digest by an authorized editor of Digital Commons @ Andrews University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Baldwin: Uplifting a Recent Creation (Faith & Science Update) Uplifting a Recent Creation In a moving inaugural sermon on July 3, 2010, the Holy Spirit, through the new General Conference (GC) president, Ted N. C. Wilson, stirred 70,000 worshipers to voice fervent amens in response to these words: “Just this week we have affirmed in an overwhelming manner, the Seventh-day Adventist Church both teaches and believes in the biblical record of Creation which took place recently; in six literal, consecutive, contiguous, 24-hour days. The Seventh-day Adventist Church will never change its stand or belief in that foundational doctrine. Don’t go backward to atheistic or theistic evolution, go forward to the prophetic understanding that loyalty to God, the Creator and Redeemer, will be seen in the observance of the seventh-day Sabbath as the distinguishing characteristic of God’s people in the very end of time.” How did such historic things happen during the recent General Conference? The story and its significance are encouraging.
    [Show full text]
  • Seventh-Day Adventist Church
    Seventh-day Adventist Church General Information The Seventh-day Adventist Church was officially established in 1863, although it traces its date of birth to 1844 when it affirmed the beliefs that came to form its name. These beliefs include: the Bible as the infallible Word of God; the creation of the world in six days, with the seventh day (Saturday) set aside as the Sabbath; and the imminent return (Advent) of Christ. Other distinctive beliefs include: the indivisibility of the human body, mind, and spirit; death as an unconscious state to be followed by a resurrection; humanity as embroiled in a great struggle between God and the Devil; the moral and dietary laws of the Old Testament as still binding upon Christians; and a final judgment, starting with God’s people, which began in heaven in 1844 and will culminate when Christ returns to earth. Because Adventists believe that body, mind, and soul are inseparable, spiritual import is given to physical health and mental education. This emphasis has inspired Adventists to establish schools, hospitals, clinics, and health food factories. It also has inspired the Church to encourage its members to refrain from alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine, and to adopt a vegetarian diet. Today, an estimated 35% of Adventists practice vegetarianism. Number of members worldwide: 15.6 million Number of members in the US and Canada: 1.06 million Governing Body: The Seventh-day Adventist Church has four levels of government: the local church; the local conference or mission; the union conference or mission; and the General Conference. The General Conference headquarters is in Silver Spring, Maryland.
    [Show full text]
  • A Tale of Two Teens Adventists and LSD Addiction LETTERS
    January 1999 A Tale of Two Teens Adventists and LSD Addiction LETTERS A Heaven for Real People 1999: Columns and Features Heaven will be a real, physical place with real, physi- It’s our 150th anniversary, and along with all the articles and special issues cal people we have planned, you’ll find these regular columns. Don’t miss them. inhabiting it! North American Division Samuele Edition Bacchiocchi’s Dialogues, by Sandra Doran “Heaven in 3- Cityscapes, by Royson D” (Nov. NAD James Edition) was From the Heart, by Robert very profound S. Folkenberg Sandra Doran and deep—yet World Edition Royson James Robert S. Folkenberg so simple, clear, and comprehensive. Faith Alive! by Calvin Rock His reasoning about how God will Bible Questions Answered, by Angel restore this earth to its original phys- Rodriguez ical perfection was so simple that Cutting Edge Edition even a child could understand it. Leaving the Comfort Zone, by Chris Blake The X-Change, by Allan and Deirdre Martin —Helen L. Self AnchorPoints Edition MORGANTON, NORTH CAROLINA Clifford Goldstein, by Clifford Goldstein Calvin Rock Angel On the Home Front, by Leslie Kay Rodríguez It Seems to Me, by R. Lynn Sauls Muslims and Jesus In “Let’s Help His Love Break Also, look for these special features: Through . in Bangladesh” (Global Tuesday’s Child, a full page of family Mission, Nov. NAD Edition) that worship material country is described as “an Islamic Bookmark, a review of books republic [of] some 130 million peo- Cutting Edge Conversations, fast- ple,” which it is. Then of those 130 paced interviews with interesting people million, the writer says, “Most have Cutting Edge Meditations, brief spiri- Chris Blake Allan and Deirdre never heard of Jesus.” tual insights from Adventists of all ages Martin Since in Islam, Jesus—along with Reprints of Ellen G.
    [Show full text]
  • General Conference Session Bulletin
    ADVENTISTREVIEW.ORG GENERAL CONFERENCE SESSION BULLETIN 6 JULY 9, 2015 3 DELEGATES VOTE ‘NO’ ON WOMEN’S ORDINATION ISSUE 9 YOUNG ADVENTISTS HUG THE CITY 19 A PLAYGROUND AND A BATTLEFIELD FOR SOULS 24 SAN ANTONIO 360 26 CHANGING HISTORY ONE HEART AT A TIME 32 SHINE ON TILL JESUS COMES 38 PROCEEDINGS AND ACTIONS "# # # ! ! © !" "!$# " " NEWS DELEGATES VOTE ‘NO’ ON WOMEN’S ORDINATION /ANN ISSUE AR KENN DIXON KENN DIXON AR COVER PHOTO BY JOSEF KISSINGER /ANN GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 9, 2015 | ADVENTIST REVIEW 3 0.21% 58.44% 977 YES 1381 NO 5 ABSTAINED 41.35% CHURCH PRESIDENT APPEALS TO MEMBERS TO UNITE IN THE CHURCH’S MISSION. ANDREW MCCHESNEY AND MARCOS PASEGGI AR/ANN elegates turned down a motion that Dwould have allowed each division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church to de- cide for itself whether to ordain women to the gospel ministry in its territory. By a margin of 1,381-977, with five ab- stentions, delegates by secret ballot ended a five-year process characterized by vigorous and sometimes acrimonious debate. General Conference president Ted N.C. Wilson appealed to church members to unite in the mission of the church after the vote at the 2015 General Conference session in San Antonio, Texas. “Now is the time to unify under the bloodstained banner of Jesus Christ and His power, not our power,” Wilson said after the ballots were counted on tables at the front of the Alamodome stadium. /ANN AR “Now is the time to unify in our mission as Christ’s church.” He thanked delegates for the “careful KENN DIXON and prayerful manner in which they car- ried themselves and addressed the sub- privacy of the vote to the best of our ability,” other the word “No,” also in five languages.
    [Show full text]